Rose Red
Intense, high-energy rose red for accents
Rose Red is a saturated, intense shade that demands immediate attention. Because of its high chroma, #c92351 works best as an accent or call-to-action button rather than a primary background color. It pairs surprisingly well with deep charcoal grays to ground its urgency. This hex code provides excellent contrast with white text, meeting accessibility standards for readable body copy.
Questions about Rose Red
What is the hex code for Rose Red?
Rose Red is #c92351. In RGB that is rgb(201, 35, 81), in HSL hsl(343, 70%, 46%) and in CMYK 0%, 83%, 60%, 21%.
Where should I use the Rose Red color #c92351?
This Rose Red is best applied as an accent color for call-to-action buttons or highlights. Its high saturation can overwhelm if used for large background areas, so keep it limited to small, punchy elements that need to grab immediate attention.
What colors pair well with #c92351?
Deep charcoal or dark neutral grays provide the perfect grounding effect for this intense shade. By pairing this high-energy red with dark, muted tones, you create a balanced contrast that keeps your design readable and professional rather than chaotic.
Is Rose Red readable on white or black?
Rose Red has a 5.46:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.84:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.